WHITTIER — Adrian Gonzales has withdrawn from the April City Council election.

However, Gonzales’ name still will be on the ballot because it’s too late to withdraw, said Kathryn Marshall, city-clerk-treasurer.

“It is with lament today that I announce my withdrawal from the April election for Whittier City Council,” Gonzales stated in an email.

“It was not an easy decision and nor is it one that I prefer, but recent circumstances have dubiously arisen in my personal and familial life that render me unable to push forward in this election cycle.”

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